To pronounce "deviated", say DEV-iat-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"deviated" has 3 syllables: dev-iat-ed. It rhymes with elated and exasperated, if that helps it stick.
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“His exhibition of nude paintings deviated from the norm.”
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"Deviated" has 3 syllables: dev · iat · ed.
Deviated: To go off course from; to change course; to change plans.
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